Sermons on Cleansing:

Feelings Of Guilt And Shame Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel guilt and shame when we have done what is wrong so that it might lead us to forgiveness and the freedom from guilt and shame. Satan wants to destroy us with the burden of guilt and shame, but in Christ our guilt and shame have been removed.

A. In the Spring of 1959 an Air Force major entered a Texas mental institution for the second time. 1. He had tried to commit suicide twice and he had been arrested for forgery and robbery. 2. For years he had been drinking heavily and his marriage had disintegrated. 3. Yet, only 15 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9, Romans 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 51:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passion For Purity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Is it possible that we have concentrated on the outside of people (behavior modification) and we have really missed the point of Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?”

The Jesus Manifesto – A Passion for Purity Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-26-18 Your Tree Exploded When we decided to move to Pontiac nearly twenty years ago, Maxine came up with her mother to look for houses. She called and told me that she had found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Life Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Last of three messages from Haggai drawing observations from the last two of God's five messages to Israel.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life” Pt 3 Review God had given favor in the eyes of Cyrus the Persian ruler and he allowed them to return to their homeland. God stirred the hearts of nearly 50,000 people to pack up and leave their familiar surroundings. Some of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

I Am Alive By God's Word. Living And Standing On The Promises Of God's Word

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 6, 2023

We are made alive by GOD’s WORD, therefore we need to understand and STAND upon the Promises of HIS WORD to us.

2023.03.05 Sermon Notes. Alive and Living by GOD’s WORD. Standing on HIS Promises William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Isaiah 40:31; Matthew 11:28-30; Isaiah 54:10; Isaiah 43:1-2; Colossians 1:13-14; Ephesians 1:5-6; Romans 8:15; Exodus 14:13-14; James 1:5; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 54:10, Isaiah 43:1-2, Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:5-6, Romans 8:15, Exodus 14:13-14, James 1:5, James 4:7, 1 John 1:9, Romans 6:6, Luke 6:37, Matthew 23:12, Deuteronomy 31:6, John 3:16, John 8:36, Mark 11:24, John 14:13, 1 John 5:14, James 1:6, Luke 17:6, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 37:4-5, Revelation 3:5, Romans 8:28, Matthew 6:31-33, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:3, Romans 8:16-17, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict Revolution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 8 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

If you could use one word to describe the current state of the world around us, what would it be? Sad? Troubled? Crazy? If you chose the word Peaceful, I may use the word Drunk to describe you! I think we would all agree that the past few years have been a difficult season, and so here’s the word ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Forgiving Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2023

This Palm Sunday, we’re continuing through our study on what a Christian heart looks like, with one of the most important aspects that should be at the heart of every Christian. And that is a forgiving heart. This is followed by just how vital having a forgiven and forgiving heart is.

A Christian’s Heart “A Forgiving Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDtCJO12I8 Whenever I counsel people when relational problems are present, I say that this one quality is the most important, but it is also the hardest to put into practice. Let me begin our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:34, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 6:12-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Shame Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 27, 2022

David dealt with shame and we see his heart in Psalm 51. We deal with shame. Psalm 51 and the background of 2 Samuel 11-12 help us deal with shame.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID SHAME 2 SAMUEL 11-12, PSALM 51:1-19 #kingdavid Based off an older sermon of mine which has in the notes: “This sermon is based on a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

Both grace and gratitude are freely given. They’re not something that you can manufacture or work up. They have to be freely given.

Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord; Revive me according to Your judgments. - Psalm 119:156. This week also, we continued to meditate on the theme of gratitude. The gratitude attitude—and what a difference it makes in our lives.We'll look at what it means to be a grateful person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:156

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 8, 2022

Christmas is the celebration of a Child. Christ coming to Earth was not to establish the economic madness we call Christmas. It was to crush the head of that old serpent, Satan. It was to break the chains that enslave you. It was the fulfillment of the promise God made in the book of Genesis.

Isaiah 9:6-7, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior's Plan For Our Service Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2021

1. He calls us to His service (vs. 1a). 2. He equips us for His service (vs. 1b). 3. He wants us to reach our God-given potential (vs. 2-4). 4. He sends us to specific people (vs. 5-6). 5. He sends us with the good news of His Kingdom (vs. 7).

The Savior's Plan for Our Service The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 10, 2021) MESSAGE: *My wife is a planner. And I'm talking about an extraordinary planner. Some of us are making plans for Christmas. Mary's already thinking about next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Circle

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 4, 2022

Using Dick Eastman's book, The Hour that Changed the World as the basis for this sermon. Showing the people how to use the Prayer Circle as a means of prayer.

PRAYER CIRCLE February 6, 2022 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about prayer and we’re going to spend one more week on it, move into a message on love, then jump back to focus on one particular word in a passage and then move forward. Have you ever been so busy you felt like you had no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

topic: DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER A. Introduction In lesson 1, we covered the following. 1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer. 2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 29, 2025

We live every day in the balance between risk and reward. Don't think living for God comes free. Jesus said count the cost. There is a world waiting for us to decide what it's worth to us.

Judges 6: 2 - 5 And the hand of the Midianites prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites Israel made them Den's in the mountains, and caves, and strongholds. It was, when Israel had sown that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the East, even they came ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity Sunday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:1-11, John 3:1-15. A). A PRAYER OF PRAISE. Psalm 8:1-9. This is the only praise Psalm which is addressed entirely to the LORD. No call to worship like Psalm 95:1, ‘O come let us sing unto the LORD’. No asides to the congregation like Psalm 107:2, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:1-11, John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational